Arts stories

Creativity deficit looms amid time and funds challenges
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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digital age
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arts
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innovation
VistaPrint study reveals a creativity deficit as tech erodes authenticity; this is despite its benefits like mood boost.

Infragistics launches App Builder Design Contest for developers
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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developers
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twitter
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collaboration
Infragistics initiates App Builder Design Contest, giving entrants a chance to show their creativity and win prizes.

Hands-on review: Xencelabs Pen Display Tablet 24'
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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reviews
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tablets & laptops
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pro tools
Xencelabs appear to be on to a winner here. The Pen Display 24 had me feeling that with a little more time, I might become the next Banksy.

Generative AI: A playground for art and creativity
Sun, 16th Jul 2023
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digital transformation
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ai
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digital art
By combining the unique strengths of both AI and humans, we can unlock unseen levels of creativity and innovation.

IWD 2023: The Art of Shifting Careers - from art to telco
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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dei
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women in technology
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iwd
From fine arts to tech, a woman of colour shares her journey of breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. #TechTrailblazer #WomensDay.

Hands-on review: HTVRONT Vinyl Heat Press
Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Introducing the HTVRONT: The heat press machine designed to make vinyl work easier and safer for all your DIY projects.

Hands-on review: Cricut Maker 3 smart cutting machine
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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gaming
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martech
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reviews
Upgrade your decorative art with the extraordinary Cricut Maker 3. Create meaningful projects in record time with this intelligent cutting machine.

Hands-on review: Xencelabs Graphic Display Tablet
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
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gaming
Xencelabs seemed to show up out of nowhere on the market. I had no idea who they were or what they were about, but I was very intrigued.

Getty Images delves into the world of NFTs with Candy Digital
Tue, 24th May 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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martech
Getty Images and Candy Digital, the next-generation digital collectible company, have announced a new multi-year partnership agreement.

Kiwi scoops grand photography prize at Sony Alpha Awards
Thu, 9th Jul 2020
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creative technologies
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sony
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photography
Kiwi photographer Oscar Hetherington wins grand prize at Sony Alpha Awards with 'Back Wash' seascape.

Playform's new AI a 'creative soulmate' for artists, says founder
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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creative technologies
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ai
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arts
AI revolutionises art with Playform, becoming creators' 'soulmate' in innovation.

Epson brings tech to the arts at Adelaide Fringe
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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printing
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projectors
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epson
This year Epson and supporting partners including Novatech and Monkeystack, are lighting up and projecting 'Yabarra - Dreaming in Light'.

Calling all cartoon lovers
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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internet
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website
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arts
New Zealand Cartoon Gallery is a website dedicated to collecting the latest work by New Zealand’s leading cartoonists, all of whom have been featured in prominent New Zealand publications.

Patriotic pics
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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creative technologies
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website
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photography
Craig ‘CPL’ Levers was NZ Surfing Magazine’s Senior Photographer for 15 years and its Editor in Chief for 8. With a passion for New Zealand oriented photography that shows in his work.

Future shock
Sun, 1st May 2011
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future
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future city
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arts
In 1910, an artist sat down and created his vision of what the year 2000 might look like. A hundred-odd years later the results are both fascinating and hilarious.

Manga-nificent!
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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martech
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website
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arts
If you like comics, you’ve probably heard of ‘manga’. It’s a unique comic style developed in Japan that appeals to readers of all ages.